SMi is proud to have its 5th annual European Smart Grid Cyber Security conference take place in London, UK on the 9th-10th March 2015

LONDON, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM, February 3, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Smart grid technology provides efficient and reliable power systems and according to Navigant Research its worldwide revenue is expanding rapidly; it is expected that this networking hardware will reach US$3.2 billion annually by 2020 (DigiTimes, 2015).

Building on this highly topical subject, SMi is proud to be hosting its 5th annual European Smart Grid Cyber Security conference taking place on 9th-10th March 2015 in London, UK. This ground-breaking conference will highlight and identify vulnerabilities in smart grid cyber security and demonstrate how to classify cyber-attacks with real life case scenarios from simulated and non-simulated attacks on smart grid.

REASONS TO ATTEND:

• Learn how real-time information can make smart grid more efficient
• Discuss how utilities - on a pan-European scale - can improve a stronger security
• Explore intelligent financial investment
• Predict how smart grid & the green energy industry can tackle cyber attacks
• Explore certification projects and test penetration

KEY EXPERT SPEAKERS INCLUDE:

• Mike Firstenberg, Director of Industrial Security, Waterfall Security Solutions
• Michael John, Senior Security Consultant, European Network for Cyber Security
• Carmine Rizzo, Technical Officer, European Telecommunications Standards Institute
• Toto Zammtaro, Senior Advisor, Intellium Ltd.
• Mauriche Kroos, Security Officer, Enexis B.V.
• Dieter Sarrazyn, Senior Manager, PwC
• Konstantinos Moulinos, Expert in Network & Information Security, European Network and Information Security Agency
• Jose Reynaldo Formigoni Filho, Information Security Technical Manager, CPqD

The full speaker line-up and brochure is available at http://www.smi-online.co.uk/2015smartgrid4.asp

In addition, don’t miss the two interactive half-day post conference workshops:

• Rolling Out Standards and Shared Infrastructure for a Secure Smart Grid: Pros and Cons of Different Models
Workshop Leader: Søren Peter Nielsen, Managing Consultant, Nine Consult A/S and Danish Government Representative

• Smart Meter Vulnerabilities and Privacy in Smart Grid Projects: A Lesson from Brazil
Workshop Leader: Jose Reynaldo Formigoni Filho, Information Security Manager, CPqD

Sponsored by Cisco, CyberX, Palo Alto Networks, Strathclyde University and Waterfall Security Solutions
New Sponsor: L-3 TRL Technology

A little about the new sponsors L-3 TRL Technology...
IGUANA Security is a new brand developed specifically for the Critical National Infrastructure market and is brought to you by UK based L-3 TRL Technology; with over 30 years’ experience in developing and delivering innovative, high technology defence and security solutions helping organisations to protect against evolving threats.

For more information or to register visit http://www.smi-online.co.uk/2015smartgrid4.asp

Alternatively contact Sultan Alamro on +44 (0) 207 827 6066 or email salamro@smi-online.co.uk

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About SMi Group:
Established since 1993, the SMi Group is a global event-production company that specializes in Business-to-Business Conferences, Workshops, Masterclasses and online Communities. We create and deliver events in the Defence, Security, Energy, Utilities, Finance and Pharmaceutical industries. We pride ourselves on having access to the worlds most forward thinking opinion leaders and visionaries, allowing us to bring our communities together to Learn, Engage, Share and Network. More information can be found at http://www.smi-online.co.uk

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SMi Group Ltd
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